Ohio Certified Public Manager Program (OCPM)
The Ohio Certified Public Manager (OCPM) Program is the premier program for management and leadership development in Ohio. OCPM is nationally accredited and locally administered through Ohio University. Courses are offered in Athens, Chillicothe and Zanesville.
OCPM is a two-year program with approximately two courses offered each month. The curriculum includes two work-related projects and two capstone learning events—a legislative simulation and a forum on contemporary issues—which allow participants to apply skills learned through coursework.
OCPM has been developed especially for the public service sector. Instructors are academic faculty and experienced public- and private-sector professionals.
OCPM is open to managers and leaders within state, county and local government and non-profit agencies that assist the state. State employees must be exempt from bargaining units and must either supervise employees or manage a program or project that significantly impacts their agency.
- Classes held in your area
- Manageable time commitment
- Personal attention and small class sizes
- American Council on Education (ACE) college
credits available
- Graduates earn national certification and are
eligible for membership in the American Academy of
Certified Public Managers
Scholarships for OCPM are available in Southeast Ohio through the Rural University Public Service Scholarship. Complete a scholarship application today.
Read the answers to frequently asked questions. If you have additioanl questions, call 1–877–321–OCPM (6276) or email ocpm@ohio.edu.